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Having a live band perform at your gathering is guaranteed to produce a unforgettable night and get everybody moving. Everyone from young to old likes to get up and party to live music and having a group performing at your event is certain to make it a night to remember. So whatever kind of party you are planning, be it a birthday celebration, wedding ceremony, anniversary or simply an excuse to get together with close friends a live band can make all the difference.
There are plenty of different types of bands that you could book for your get together but if you want an incredible atmosphere and people dancing the whole night then you need one of the many great Ceili bands to perform for you. Ceilidh bands perform traditional country music for folks to get up and boogie to in addition to some songs, jokes and storytelling mixed in for good measure. The songs performed by Ceili bands can vary according to where you live so Irish Ceili bands may have a different style from Scottish Ceilidh bands however the result will be the same-a remarkable time for all.
A Ceili band will come complete along with a caller to instruct the dancers in the steps they should perform to every song. He’ll begin by giving a short introduction to the next song and go over the steps that go with it and call out instructions when the song is being performed. At the start of the night the steps will probably be relatively simple but more complicated and elaborate steps will be introduced as people become more comfortable with the dances.
While Ceili bands are securely grounded in the Celtic tradition, barn dance bands and Hoedown bands originate from the other side of the pond. However there are many similarities between the two with both of them based on mostly traditional music with a caller calling the steps.
You can have a Ceili or barn dance at any place where there’s enough space for people to dance and for the band to set up their equipment. Callers bands and wedding ceilidh bands will supply their PA system and caller all you have to do is look for a suitable location and fill it with your relatives and buddies and have a lot of fun.